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Japan’s military build-up hit by US missile delays and domestic parts shortages

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SCMP Economy2 hours agoDefense1 min readChina

Japan’s military build-up hit by US missile delays and domestic parts shortages

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Maintenance and supply issues affecting Japanese-made aircraft cast doubt on Tokyo's ability to meet ambitious force expansion targets as the government overhauls defence and security spending priorities, with observers calling for greater domestic industry self-reliance despite its own challenges.

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The Japanese government is preparing to overhaul its defence and security spending priorities while pursuing ambitious force expansion targets.

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The issues have cast doubt on Tokyo's ability to meet ambitious force expansion targets as the government prepares to overhaul its defence and security spending priorities.

Observers say these setbacks highlight the need for Japan to build up its domestic defence industry and reduce reliance on US suppliers. However, persistent maintenance and supply issues affecting Japanese-made aircraft suggest that greater self-reliance brings its own set of challenges.

Open Questions

What specific maintenance and supply issues are affecting Japanese-made aircraft?
Which aircraft models are impacted?
What is the timeline for the defence and security spending overhaul?
What are the specific force expansion targets?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.